{"id":29052,"date":"2026-02-26T11:01:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T04:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/?page_id=29052"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:42:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T04:42:28","slug":"cost-of-living-in-bandung","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/program-sarjana-internasional\/cost-of-living-in-bandung\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of Living in Bandung"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"fullwidth\" ><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1770883356393\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">            <div class=\"menu-scroll\">\n                <div class=\"menu-scroll-left\" id=\"nav-scroll\">\n                    <nav>\n                        <ul class=\"nav\">\n                                                    <li>\n                                <a href=\"#cpl\">\n                                    <span>Cost of Living in Bandung<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li>\n                                <a href=\"#kurikulum\">\n                                    <span>Official Reference (BPS)<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li>\n                                <a href=\"#iup\">\n                                    <span>Monthly Living Cost Estimates<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li>\n                                <a href=\"#Monthly\">\n                                    <span>Why Bandung?<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li>\n                                <a href=\"#Career\">\n                                    <span>Disclaimer<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                <\/ul>\n                    <\/nav>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"menu-scroll-content\" id=\"nav-content\">\n                    <h3 style=\"color: #111111;text-align: left;font-family:Abril Fatface;font-weight:400;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading vc_custom_1772078203583\" id=\"cpl\">Cost of Living in Bandung<\/h3><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_2 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey vc_custom_1764737656011 wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1764737656011 wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1772078217301\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>This page provides an overview of the cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia, using official data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) as the main reference. The figures represent average monthly expenses per person and are presented in three lifestyle categories: <em>Economy, Standard, and Comfort<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #111111;text-align: left;font-family:Abril Fatface;font-weight:400;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading vc_custom_1772078223577\" id=\"kurikulum\">Official Reference (BPS)<\/h3><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_2 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey vc_custom_1764737656011 wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1764737656011 wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1772080860743\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the average monthly expenditure per capita in Bandung City is approximately:<br \/>\n<strong>IDR 2.08 million per month<\/strong><br \/>\nThis figure includes spending on food and non-food items and reflects the average consumption pattern of residents.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #111111;text-align: left;font-family:Abril Fatface;font-weight:400;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading vc_custom_1772078247857\" id=\"iup\">Monthly Living Cost Estimates<\/h3><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_2 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey vc_custom_1764737656011 wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1764737656011 wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1772080903037\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"cur-table\" data-v-ffef7e63=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Economy<\/th>\n<th>Standard<\/th>\n<th>Comfort<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Housing<\/td>\n<td>IDR 600k \u2013 1.0m<\/td>\n<td>IDR 1.2m \u2013 1.8m<\/td>\n<td>\u2265 IDR 3.0m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Food &amp; Daily Essentials<\/td>\n<td>IDR 800k \u2013 1.0m<\/td>\n<td>IDR 1.0m \u2013 1.3m<\/td>\n<td>IDR 1.3m \u2013 1.8m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Transportation &amp; Utilities<\/td>\n<td>IDR 200k \u2013 300k<\/td>\n<td>IDR 300k \u2013 500k<\/td>\n<td>IDR 500k \u2013 900k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internet, Communication &amp; Lifestyle<\/td>\n<td>IDR 150k \u2013 300k<\/td>\n<td>IDR 300k \u2013 600k<\/td>\n<td>IDR 600k \u2013 1.0m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Estimated Monthly Total<\/td>\n<td>IDR 1.8 \u2013 2.6m<\/td>\n<td>IDR 2.8 \u2013 4.2m<\/td>\n<td>IDR 5.4 \u2013 7.7m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Interpretation of the Categories<\/p>\n<p><strong>Economy:<\/strong> Suitable for students and budget-conscious individuals living in boarding houses and using public transportation.<br \/>\n<strong>Standard:<\/strong> Represents the lifestyle of most working professionals with moderate housing and regular dining out.<br \/>\n<strong>Comfort:<\/strong> Designed for professionals or expats preferring private apartments, frequent dining out, and higher lifestyle spending.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #111111;text-align: left;font-family:Abril Fatface;font-weight:400;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading vc_custom_1772078455890\" id=\"Monthly\">Why Bandung?<\/h3><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_2 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey vc_custom_1764737656011 wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1764737656011 wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1772080939389\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Bandung is considered one of Indonesia\u2019s most livable cities due to:<\/p>\n<p>Relatively affordable living costs compared to Jakarta<br \/>\nA strong education and creative industry ecosystem<br \/>\nPleasant climate and diverse lifestyle options<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #111111;text-align: left;font-family:Abril Fatface;font-weight:400;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading vc_custom_1772078471068\" id=\"Career\">Disclaimer<\/h3><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_2 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey vc_custom_1764737656011 wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1764737656011 wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1772078478787\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>All figures are estimates derived from BPS average expenditure data and adjusted to reflect different lifestyle levels. Actual living costs may vary depending on location, housing choice, and personal spending habits.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cost of Living in Bandung Official Reference (BPS) Monthly Living Cost Estimates Why Bandung? 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